SCADA Specialist - Programming

Company Summary

The SJRA is a public entity whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Its primary purpose is to implement long-term, regional projects related to water supply and water quality. SJRA delivers raw water to both municipal and industrial consumers and provides water treatment and wastewater services through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure including reservoirs, groundwater wells, surface water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and miles of open channel and conveyance systems.

Position Summary

The SCADA Specialist - Programming applies technical expertise to the different programming software associated with the SCADA systems. This includes the SCADA software (Wonderware), programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, operator interface terminal (OIT) programming, communication gateways, etc. This requires understanding of how the different programs interact and communicate with each other. This role also requires an understanding of how the various processes employed around the SJRA work and are controlled and how they interact with each other. This role uses technical, and programming know how to perform analysis, modification, documentation and support of daily operations.

- Plans, designs, installs, configures, programs, maintains, and modifies SCADA software including SCADA system databases, alarming strategies, SCADA screens (HMI), trending, report generation.

- Programs, modifies, and maintains the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and associated systems including Operator Interface Terminals (OITs), communications gateways, and any other equipment necessary for the PLC network.

- Assists in the troubleshooting of processes within the Water and Wastewater systems of the SJRA.

- Utilizes various tools and software to tune control loops and optimize the operation of the River Authority's facility and to program and configure control systems logic and user interfaces and tune control loops on systems such as PLCs.

- Assist in the analysis, troubleshooting, and maintaining of the data communications systems associated the SCADA l&C systems.

- This position is classified as a safety sensitive position. The individual holding this position is subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing.

- This position is classified as secondary essential personnel. The individual holding this position will be required to work as required in (1) preparation for an emergency event and/or (2) during recovery from an emergency event directed by their direct supervisor, Department/Division Manager, the appropriate Senior Level Manager, or the General Manager.

Benefits

SJRA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

- Health

- Dental

- Vision

- Life insurance

- Tuition assistance

- Paid Time Off

- Retirement Savings Plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee's contribution.

Requirements

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

- At least 1 year experience in Industrial & Automation and Utilities.

- At least 2 years of experience in computer software.

- Wonderware/Archestra Certification preferred.

- Rockwell Automation Certification (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000) preferred.

- ISA Certificate Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)/Certified Automation Professional (CAP) preferred.

- Texas Driver's License with Insurable driving record Required.